Washington vs. the Bunny

While on a flight, Rob tells a fellow passenger about how he had to choose between going to Washington as a talent scout for The Alan Brady Show and staying home to see Richie in the school play as "the main bunny."

Plot
Rob, on a commuter flight from Washington DC to New York, is looking despondent. He ends up pouring his heart out to his seat mate about why he is feeling that way. It all started the day before when Alan ordered Rob to go to Washington to scout an up and coming singer. Every major television show was sending a scout. Her performance, however, coincided with Richie's school play, where he was to play the lead bunny. Rob wanted to attend Ritchie's play but felt he had an obligation to Alan and his job. But when Laura almost ordered Rob not to go to Washington in favor of Ritchie's play and be up front about the reason to Alan, Rob's new dilemma became whether he would allow Laura to dictate to him what he should or should not do. Regardless of the fact that the trip itself ended up being useless (as the singer came down with laryngitis and thus did not perform), Rob has to decide how he will deal with Laura when he gets home.

Main

 * Dick Van Dyke: Rob Petrie
 * Mary Tyler Moore: Laura Petrie
 * Larry Mathews: Richie Petrie
 * Rose Marie: Sally Rogers
 * Morey Amsterdam: Buddy Sorrell
 * Richard Deacon: Mel Cooley

Supporting

 * Jesse White: Bill
 * Jamie Farr: Delivery Boy
 * Frank Adamo: Passenger in back of plane